Shaft Medical San Diego Now Offers The Latest Micro Fractional Skin Laser Tightening Procedure To Eliminate Saggy “Hound Jowls” In Men And Women

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Shaft Medical San Diego now offers MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser, available for use in patients of any skin type, to achieve precise skin tightening and brightening, treatment of surface pigmentation and imperfections, reduced pore size and overall improvement in the skin's complexion.

Shaft Medical San Diego, the area’s leading aesthetic medicine practice providing the full range of advanced cosmetic procedures, now offers MiXto SX, the FDA approved revolutionary new treatment designed to meet a wide range of [laser skin tightening and resurfacing San Diego and La Jolla needs. Now there is a new non-surgical option for smoother, younger looking skin.

Produced by Lasering USA, the MiXto SX is an innovative continuous wave carbon dioxide (CO2) [micro fractional skin resurfacing laser La Jolla and San Diego device that delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams of light energy to about 20% of the treated skin surface, targeting the top and mid layers of the skin and stimulating the formation of new collagen. Contraction of collagen fibers reduces wrinkles and loose skin and significantly improves skin elasticity.

The MiXto SX's laser hand piece has settings which are highly adjustable, allowing the surgeon to attain just the right energy setting that each individual patients' needs. Combining the laser hand piece with multiple power settings, [MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser La Jolla and San Diego enables more precise skin tightening and resurfacing. MiXto SX allows cosmetic surgeons to tighten the loose skin of the face, neck, elbows and knees without surgery. In addition, MiXto delivers more results in a 30-minute treatment than other laser devices accomplish in three or more treatments, all with less discomfort, social “downtime” and cost. It is also very quiet, unlike other laser devices.

MiXto SX, the latest technological breakthrough, has solved many of the issues associated with the preceding generation of lasers. The MiXto SX fractional C02 laser is a hybrid which incorporates the latest technology for skin rejuvenation. This approach allows maximum benefits with minimal discomfort, anesthesia, and recovery time. In addition, MiXto SX can be used to treat many of the disorders associated with skin aging by stimulating the formation of [new skin collagen, tightening of the skin, and removal of the signs of aging including pigmentation disorders and the “leathery” look.

MiXto SX offers physicians and patients the ability to custom-tailor their skin tightening treatment. MiXto SX can be used alone or in combination with the injection of fillers such as Botox or Juvéderm, to diminish fine lines and tighten the skin.

MiXto SX fractional CO2 laser may safely be used for all skin types. Treatments generally range from 15-45 minutes depending on the area being treated. There is minimal pain or discomfort associated with the procedure. Often, the patient may experience a gradual heating of the skin as the treatment progresses. After the treatment, patients may feel the sensation similar to that of a slight sunburn and some tightness of the skin.

The innovative fractional skin rejuvenation technology provided by MiXto SX generally requires as little as 3-4 days of minimal ”downtime” due to a temporary mild redness of the treated area. Patients may typically go outside shortly after treatment with protective clothing and with adequate sunscreen protection of the treated areas. Importantly, once the new skin is revealed, it should be treated as being very sensitive to the sun, and must be well protected with SPF35 or higher to avoid recurrent areas of photo damage.

About Shaft Medical San Diego

Shaft Medical San Diego specializes in the very latest advanced aesthetic medicine procedures.